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purple leaf plum tree for sale

Looking to add a burst of colour and striking foliage to your landscape? Explore our purple leaf plum tree for sale, and discover why this ornamental favourite is a must-have for New Zealand gardens. The purple leaf plum, also known as Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', offers incredible visual interest throughout the seasons. With its deep-purple leaves, delicate pale pink spring blossoms, and compact shape, this robust tree is perfect for bringing both shade and style to gardens both large and small.

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Corylus maxima Purpurea

Corylus maxima Purpurea, commonly known as the Purple-Leaved Filbert tree, is grown for its attractive foliage and interesting catkins. This deciduous tree typically grows to 6 m tall and the same wide bearing deep purple, serrated leaves held on multiple stems. Corylus maxima Purpurea is commonly grown as a specimen tree.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean
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Prunus Thundercloud

Prunus 'Thundercloud' is a striking ornamental plum tree admired for its rich purple foliage and masses of soft pink flowers during spring. This deciduous tree creates dramatic contrast in New Zealand gardens with its dark leaves providing colour throughout the growing season. The delicate spring blossoms appear before or alongside the foliage and attract bees and pollinators to the garden. Prunus 'Thundercloud' is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, and mixed landscape designs where year round foliage colour and seasonal floral displays are desired. Its elegant form makes it a standout ornamental tree.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose a Purple Leaf Plum Tree?

The purple leaf plum tree is renowned for its vibrant foliage that remains rich and colourful from spring right through to autumn. Its early spring flowers attract pollinators, while the contrasting dark leaves provide year-round architectural interest. This versatile tree can serve as a stunning specimen, a colourful feature in mixed borders, or a shade-giving tree near patios and driveways.

Our purple leaf plum trees for sale are specially selected for their health, vigour, and suitability to New Zealand’s climate. They're easy to grow, adapting well to most soils and tolerating light frosts. Whether you're seeking to enhance your garden’s aesthetic or attract birds and bees, this tree is a smart and rewarding choice.

How to Grow Purple Leaf Plum Trees

Establishing a purple leaf plum is straightforward, making it a fantastic option for both novice and experienced gardeners. Choose a sunny position in well-drained soil, and your tree will thrive. These resilient trees benefit from regular watering during their first year and appreciate an annual mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning is rarely needed, but the purple leaf plum can be lightly trimmed after flowering to shape as desired.

If you love dramatic foliage, be sure to explore other bold plants for your garden. The Corylus maxima Purpurea offers striking purple hazel leaves, pairing beautifully with the deep plum tones of your new plum tree. For lower-growing shrubs, Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' and Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' both provide year-round interest and lush, plum-toned foliage.

Companion Plants for Stunning Colour Contrast

Plant your purple leaf plum tree with contrasting evergreens or lighter-leaved shrubs for maximum effect. For more purple garden inspiration, the Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush) is a fantastic companion, providing wispy texture and drought tolerance. Alternatively, add gloss and depth with Coprosma Plum Hussey (Mirror Bush), whose reflective leaves highlight the rich hues of the purple leaf plum.

Order Your Purple Leaf Plum Tree

Enhance your outdoor space with the beauty and easy-care nature of the purple leaf plum tree. Our trees are grown locally and expertly cared for, ensuring they’ll flourish in your home garden. Browse our range and order your purple leaf plum tree for sale today—your landscape will thank you with every season.


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